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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.59, 37,212.20 and 15,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.59, 37,212.20 and 15,634.72 is: 21,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.59 : 37,212.20 = 15,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.59/37,212.20 = 15,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.59x = 37,212.20 × 15,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.59x = 581,802,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,802,249.41/26,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.13

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